The Ex and Her Riches

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything about the wedding?” Cedrick whined begrudgingly.

Gwendolyn turned toward him and cupped his face before gently kissing his well-shaped lips. “Didn’t you say you wanted it to be a big surprise? Me interfering would foil your plans for sure.”

Gwendolyn was right, but he still wasn’t happy with how little time she spent with him while she was occupied with work all day.

Gwendolyn explained to him patiently, “I’ve recently invested in a new drama which I have high hopes for. Since today is the opening ceremony, I need to be present due to my role as an investor. I’ll keep you company once I’m back at night. All right, Ceddy?”

She ran her hands over his face and planted butterfly kisses over his forehead, brows, the tip of his nose, and lips.

Cedrick knew how important Gwendolyn’s career was to her and could only remind her, “Be careful. Remember not to wear high heels and always stay warm. Also, don’t drink and—”

“All right, all right. I heard you.”

Cedrick had been repeating the exact phrases for the past few days whenever Gwendolyn left for work. She had them memorized down to a tee by now.

She replied perfunctorily and dashed out of the Jenson residence after putting on her shoes.

Cedrick stared broodingly after her as she vanished at the corner of the garden wall.

Nico arrived shortly after Gwendolyn left.

However, his expression was solemn this time around.

Cedrick detected the change in his mood. “What happened?”

“Cedrick, Eloise has disappeared from prison in the same way that Natasha escaped previously.”

Cedrick’s face turned somber.

“Have you conducted an investigation yet?”

clean work. There weren’t any traces of evidence

sat on the couch and perused the documents Nico

the biochemical serum. However, if this were proven true, it indicated he had a hand

not an individual had antagonized Gwendolyn

sniffed out were Hector, Lane, and their families, as well

as his gaze

still a culprit who was really powerful that

very few in Chanaea capable of committing such a feat besides

order my men to get

tasked to protect Gwenny in secret. Ensure

Cedrick. Rest assured that Gwendolyn’s

may

left promptly to

continued going through the information about Eloise’s disappearance alone

evident that Gwendolyn was

opening ceremony would

to the venue of the opening ceremony. She’d intentionally arrived fifteen minutes earlier before it

mainstream historical drama with themes of

daughter of an official achieved success in her business after her divorce to become the

always took her for granted. However, he immediately regretted his actions

sense of fondness stemming from a sense of familiarity. Hence, she decisively invested in the show and became its

Best

was dressed in costume as she hurried over to escort

Gwendolyn’s safety now that

to the lounge while waiting for the commencement of the

saying they plan to hold a welcoming ceremony for you upon your return from Erihal. How come I’ve not received an invitation after

“I have no plans on returning to the Newton residence for the time

be added to the family register sooner or later. They’ll surely shower you with affection to make up for the years you

hid the disappointment she felt. “But still, we have nothing in common besides being biologically related. Only you

Newton family except

the family before Jennifer was found. Jennifer’s return meant that she’d be stealing all the attention from

been outwardly hostile with her the entire time she’d been at the